A men’s fashion brand based in the UK has closed down due to financial difficulties, leading to the company going into administration.
Great Clothing Ltd, trading under the name Big Boys, specialized in offering plus-size clothing for men ranging from 2XL to 10XL. The store, situated in Leeds, had an average workforce of 12 employees in 2025.
Chris Brooksbank from CB Business Recovery Ltd has been appointed as the administrator for the company. A statement on the Big Boys website explained that despite efforts to overcome financial challenges, continuing operations was no longer feasible.
An insolvency firm has been engaged to oversee the company’s affairs, with their licensed Insolvency Practitioner set to take on the role of administrator in the near future.
Moving on to other retail news, River Island is in the process of closing a minimum of 27 stores this month as part of a larger restructuring initiative. The struggling fashion retailer had previously announced the closure of 33 stores, including branches in Brighton, Edinburgh Princes Street, Great Yarmouth, and Stockton-on-Tees by the end of 2025.
Although specific closure dates for the Norwich, Norfolk, and Workington, Cumbria branches are pending confirmation. Additionally, River Island plans to reduce rents at 71 other locations as part of its restructuring efforts. At the time of its rescue plan being discussed in court in August, the clothing chain operated 223 stores across the UK and Ireland.
Poundland, a discount retailer, is set to shut down 12 stores in January as approved by the High Court. The retailer had previously closed 57 stores by the end of September after being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers for a nominal fee.
With an initial 800 branches, Poundland anticipates reducing its footprint to around 650 to 700 stores through closures and natural lease expirations. The company also introduced a simplified pricing strategy of £1, £2, and £3 for its UK stores, with approximately 60% of grocery items priced at £1, 20% at £2, and 20% at £3 under the new system. Poundland’s website has been updated to purely showcase products, with online purchasing no longer available.
